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Rare Images of Arbaeen’s Walking in the Early 20th Century

Jaber Ibn Abdullah Ansari, along with his student Atiyah Oofi, were the first pilgrims of Imam Hussein’s shrine, who traveled from Madinah to Iraq after the Ashura of the year 61 AH and on the twentieth day of Safar they reached Karbala. The pilgrimage of Arbaeen Seyyed al-Shohada (AS) is his relic.

Elderly People Serve Arbaeen Pilgrims

Arbaeen Pilgrims Leave Ahvaz for Karbala

A group of Shia pilgrims from the southwestern Iranian city of Ahvaz earlier this week started their march toward the holy city of Karbala in Iraq for Arbaeen.

The Sofra of Lady Ruqayyah (P) spread in Karbala

For the fourth year in row, the Sofra of Saint Ruqayyah (peace be upon her) spread along the square between the two holy shrines of Imam Al-Hussayn and his brother Aba Al-Fadl Al-Abbas (peace be upon both of them).

Arbaeen Pilgrimages Walk Towards Karbala

Jahan Nama Village in Golestan province

Jahan Nama, a village located in a protected area of the same name in Golestan province, northern Iran, is a beautiful place far from the uproar of the everyday urban life.

Carpet Washing Ceremony in Mashhad-e Ardehal

The Carpet Washing (also Ghali Shuyan) Ceremony, one of religious ceremonies of the Shiites, is held in Mashhad-e Ardehal, near the central city of Kashan. People travel to the city to mourn and represent this event each year on the second Friday of the Iranian month of Mehr.

Grand Mosque a Jewel in Tehran’s Bazaar

The Grand Mosque of Tehran’s Bazaar is the city’s oldest mosque. It was built in late 18th century during the reign of Fat’h Ali Shah Qajar. In 1984, it was registered as a national heritage site.

Village with Fizzy Mineral Water Springs in iran

There are several cold water springs in Sareyn, with the most popular being situated in ‘Vila Dare’ (Bilah Daraq) – the water here is fizzy and is very good for the kidneys. Bilah Daraq is a village in the Central District of Sareyn County, Ardabil province, Iran.

The Ceremony of Carpet Washing Held in Mashhad-E-Ardehal

Qalishuyan (carpet washing) ritual was held in Kashan, Iran, with great gathering of people in Sultan Ali (AS) mausoleum, a descendant of Imam Mohammad Baqir (AS).

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